FOODARAMA REMERCHANDISING NONFOOD LINES

FREEHOLD, N.J. -- Foodarama Supermarkets' 18 ShopRite stores are expanding and repositioning nonfood lines.Among departments involved in the remerchandising efforts are pet supplies, home and office, batteries, lightbulbs, film and greeting cards. These categories are being given more in-line space. General merchandise and health and beauty care now account for almost 50% of dry grocery linear gondola

Among departments involved in the remerchandising efforts are pet supplies, home and office, batteries, lightbulbs, film and greeting cards. These categories are being given more in-line space. General merchandise and health and beauty care now account for almost 50% of dry grocery linear gondola shelving and promotional space in newer, larger stores, Richard Saker, executive vi